The Early Rhododendron

This rhododendron is an early variety which usually flowers in February although last year and the year before it started flowering in December http://365project.org/susiemc/365/2014-12-28 and http://365project.org/susiemc/365/2015-12-21
It's full of buds so I do hope they survive the frosts which we are sure to get in the next few weeks.

[Michelle]

Beautiful! mine are still mere buds.

[Sue Cooper]

@bigmxx That's as it should be Michelle. February is far too early for rhododendrons to be flowering, especially here in mid wales. Not very sensible planting by whoever planted it.

[Beryl Lloyd]

Waw this is early and beautiful , mine are mere buds and will take a month or two to flower !

[Brennie B]

So early. But lovely..always makes things feel out of sync I think when thing out of season...like strawberry's etc in November ....

[Bep]

Beautiful. Lots of rhododendrons in my garden, but mine are mere buds.

[PhotoCrazy]

Lovely!

[Toia]

Beautiful.

[Anita Campbell]

Lovely colors.

[Dinah Pinkston]

How wonderful to see this lovely cluster of flowers so early in the year!

[Lis Lapthorn]

Amazing!

[Merrelyn]

Beautiful